Amazon.com now lists a May 31st release date for the digital edition of
Dark Souls II, specifying that this is only for customers with U.S. billing
addresses. This is still unconfirmed, though, as Namco Bandai/Bandai Namco has
not yet revealed an official release date for From Software's action/RPG sequel.
Thanks
Destructoid.

It's a fantastic game. It's tough, no doubt, but fair in the sense that it rewards thoughtful and deliberate actions. Basically if you're careful of your surroundings, use tactics to your advantage, and have some semblance of an idea as to how you want to build your character, it's not terribly difficult. There is plenty of info online for you to browse if ever you'd rather cut your suffering short as opposed to figuring out everything on your own. Things like boss strategies or locations of powerful items.

Ugh...I really need to go back and play Dark Souls. I bought it on Steam when it was on sale...kind of on a lark. Heard a mixture of horror stories and awe from some friends and put it on a back burner.